This scarce Pocket Model percussion revolver was manufactured by C.R. Alsop of Middletown, Connecticut. C. R. Alsop, approximately 500 revolvers in 1862 and 1863. The solid frame, spur trigger, side hammer revolver has a blued octagon barrel and six-shot cylinder. The loading lever, frame and hammer have a case-hardened finish. The two piece walnut grips have brass screw escutcheons and an oil finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: " C.R. ALSOP MIDDLETOWN CONN./PATENTED JULY 17. AUGUST 7. 1860 MAY 14th 1861" in two lines. The side of the cylinder is stamped “C.H. ALSOP. PATENTED/NOV.26th 1861. The serial number is stamped on the revolver butt. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

Very fine, with 70% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish. There is some finish loss and light pitting on the cylinder above one chamber. The loading lever and hammer has 90% of the case colors. The grips are very good and retain nearly all of the oil finish. Mechanically fine. This is a very fine example of a scarce, limited production, C.R. Alsop Pocket Model percussion revolver.